Java Lead Software Engineer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Jersey City, NJ

Job Description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Java Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Consumer and Community Bank - Digital Technology, you are an integral part of an agile team dedicated to enhancing, building, and delivering trusted, market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. As a core technical contributor, you will be responsible for implementing critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas, supporting various business functions to achieve the firm’s business objectives.

Job responsibilities

  • Creates engineering standards and best practices for a broad range applications to be applied across the organization
  • Collaborates with architects, engineering directors, and senior application engineers to identify and incorporate business and technology requirements into standard approaches
  • Provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors
  • Drives adoption of best practices, ensuring high standards of quality, security, and efficiency are maintained across all projects
  • Develops tools and practices for ensuring adherence to coding standards and architectural approaches, utilizing industry-standard and the latest AI/ML approaches
  • Creates and manages POCs to evaluate the feasibility and impact of new technologies and methodologies, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements
  • Leads AI innovation initiatives by identifying opportunities to integrate artificial intelligence into existing and new products, enhancing the firm's technological capabilities
  • Explores and develop strategies for the implementation of cutting-edge technologies across the organization, ensuring they align with the firm's long-term objectives
  • Advises cross-functional teams on technological matters within domain of expertise. Create durable, reusable software frameworks that are leveraged across teams and functions
  • Influences leaders and senior stakeholders across business, product, and technology teams

 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
  • Solid experience on application design, coding on Java 8/J2EE distributed application development, REST
  • Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
  • Solid understanding of Domain model micro services, Spring Boot, Netflix frameworks, API gateway
  • Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
  • Proficiency in designing and implementing solutions using Apache Kafka
  • Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
  • Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
  • Experience with Servlets, JNDI, JMS, JDBC, SQL; Databases such as Oracle, DB2, SQL Server; Operating Systems such as Unix Solaris; Products such as IBM WebSphere, Subversion, Axis, Spring Application Framework

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Financial Services experience

  • Digital experience

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

Our Consumer & Community Banking Group depends on innovators like you to serve consumers, small businesses, municipalities and non-profits. You’ll support the delivery of award winning tools and services that cover everything from personal and small business banking as well as lending, mortgages, credit cards, payments, auto finance and investment advice. This group is also focused on developing and delivering cutting edged mobile applications, digital experiences and next generation banking technology solutions to better serve our clients and customers.
Posted 2025-11-20

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